Lifestyles

Wear it out and use it up
Lifestyles
May 06, 2026
Dear Heloise: I read your column every week and have become concerned about how frequently your readers are offering hints that make life easier but a...
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Legion Riders host District 3 meeting
Lifestyles, Local News
May 05, 2026
The American Legion Riders of Master Sgt. Thomas Maholic Post 108 hosted the Pennsylvania District 3 meeting on May 3, with District President Randy G...
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What happens to the brain during a stroke?
Lifestyles
May 05, 2026
DuBOIS — According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are a leading cause of disability and the fourth most prevalent cause of death in the U...
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Avoid lingering odors from trash
Lifestyles
May 05, 2026
Dear Heloise: Trash cans can develop odors even after you empty them, but a quick step keeps smells under control. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking sod...
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Adapting to the times
Lifestyles
May 04, 2026
Dear Heloise: I also miss the paper version of the news, but after getting the e-edition for a while, I find that the one big advantage of it is the a...
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Political posts could end longtime friendship
Lifestyles
May 02, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am a 38-year-old woman with no kids, a loving partner and puppy. I run a business my dad originally built. I'm at a high point in my life...
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Refreshing shoes overnight
Lifestyles
May 02, 2026
Dear Heloise: Shoes can develop odors quickly, especially after long days. A simple solution helped in my house: I sprinkle baking soda inside each sh...
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Keeping a wig in pristine condition
Lifestyles
May 01, 2026
Dear Heloise: For those who wear wigs, I always wear a thin cotton headband under the elastic perimeter of the wig. It absorbs most of the oil and per...
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Mom has taken the blame for over a decade
Lifestyles
May 01, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been separated for 15 years. Our two grown children are on the spectrum. For the past two years, our daughter has liv...
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Reviving stale chips
Lifestyles
Apr 30, 2026
Dear Heloise: Stale chips used to end up in the trash at my house far too often. Now I bring them back to life with a quick oven trick that really wor...
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What to look for and how to protect your skin
Lifestyles, Local News
By Dr. SABRINA MIKITA  UPMC Dermatology 
Apr 29, 2026
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and melanoma is its most dangerous form. The good news is that most skin cancers are highly treatab...
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Why shoppers sanitize their carts
Lifestyles
Apr 29, 2026
Dear Heloise: This is in regard to the reader who says that they don't understand why people use antibacterial wipes when entering a store and suggest...
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Inheritance could fuel son’s alcohol problem
Lifestyles
Apr 29, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My 32-year-old son has an alcohol problem. He and his wife refuse to accept reality and continue to be social drinkers. My son deals with h...
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